outburst
noun
out·burst
ˈau̇t-ˌbərst 
1
: a violent expression of feeling
an outburst of anger
2
: a surge of activity or growth
… new outbursts of creative power …—
C. E. Montague
C. E. Montague3
: eruption
volcanic outbursts
Examples of outburst in a Sentence
the judge directed the courtroom spectators to refrain from any outbursts when the verdict was read
there was a remarkable outburst of work in the office as the visiting VIPs made their tour
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Even Republicans, who usually feigned ignorance about the President’s social-media outbursts, were weighing in.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
There was the occasional outburst as angry drivers leaned heavily on their horns, filling the peaceful meadow with a sudden blast of urban agita, but in general, things remained calm.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The Balkan country’s political leaders joined the outburst of national pride.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
While Naverrette flawlessly plays Nikki as being possessed by a sinister spirit who’s obsessed with Bear, her performance also includes tortured outbursts as the real Nikki sporadically breaks free from her subconscious to react in horror as her friend takes advantage of the situation.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 May 2026
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Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
There was the occasional outburst as angry drivers leaned heavily on their horns, filling the peaceful meadow with a sudden blast of urban agita, but in general, things remained calm.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The Balkan country’s political leaders joined the outburst of national pride.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
While Naverrette flawlessly plays Nikki as being possessed by a sinister spirit who’s obsessed with Bear, her performance also includes tortured outbursts as the real Nikki sporadically breaks free from her subconscious to react in horror as her friend takes advantage of the situation.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 May 2026
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outburst. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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outburst
noun
out·burst
-ˌbərst
1
: a sudden violent expression of strong feeling
an outburst of anger
2
: a sudden increase in activity or growth
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